Both the U.S. Olympic team and the WNBA All-Stars expect a competitive game in the league s showcase Wednesday.
Usually there is not much defense played in All-Star games until the fourth quarter, but this one could be different with the Olympians having limited time to get ready for the Tokyo Games.
âItâs not so much an All-Star game for us, but a preparation game for the Olympics, said Breanna Stewart. It will be a lot more competitive because weâre actually going to play . before itâs a been a little bit of a mess.â
The past seven WNBA All-Star games have been decided by single digits, including the one in 2019 that was a three-point contest.
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U.S. Olympic team expects competitive game vs WNBA All-Stars
Jonquel Jones of the Connecticut Sun shoots during practice for the WNBA All-Star team Tuesday in Las Vegas. The All-Stars will take on the U.S. Olympic team on Wednesday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. (John Locher/AP Photo)
Charles has 34 points, 17 rebounds; Sky top Mystics in OT
July 11, 2021 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) Tina Charles had 32 points and 17 rebounds to continue her renaissance season and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 89-85 in overtime Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Charles, the 2012 WNBA MVP, is having a career year in her 11th season her first with the Mystics. The five-time first team all-WNBA pick is averaging a career-best and league-leading 25.8 points and 9.6 rebounds while shooting a career-high 36% from 3-point range.
Ariel Atkins added 14 points, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough had 12 and Theresa Plaisance added 10 points and eight rebounds for Washington (8-10). Natasha Cloud tied her career high with 11 assists.
Charles has 34 points, 17 rebounds; Mystics top Sky in OT
Tina Charles had 32 points and 17 rebounds to continue her renaissance season and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 89-85 in overtime Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
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CHICAGO Tina Charles had 32 points and 17 rebounds to continue her renaissance season and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 89-85 in overtime Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Charles, the 2012 WNBA MVP, is having a career year in her 11th season her first with the Mystics. The five-time first team all-WNBA pick is averaging a career-best and league-leading 25.8 points and 9.6 rebounds while shooting a career-high 36% from 3-point range.
NBAE via Getty Images Two hours before the game Saturday between the Sky and Mystics, the Missouri Phenom 15-and-under girls basketball team streamed into Wintrust Arena. They were the first fans inside and sat courtside to watch both teams go through warmups. As the time ticked closer to tipoff, Mystics guard Natasha Cloud walked over to the group of young players and took a photo. Their smiles were beaming. The AAU team was in town for the Nike Tournament of Champions at McCormick Place. The Phenom, along with a number of other teams, stopped by Wintrust for an overtime battle between Eastern Conference foes.